3 Things That Will Make Your Engine Last 400,000 Miles
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Scotty you should make some motorcycle videos that will be great..
Lol engine...good thing I drive a Tesla
Can you make a video showing people how to change the oil? So MANY people assume since the cars running they don't need to do anything to it, if you educate more on it, people may start doing it more often. I'm sure you have a video that shows it, but people don't all have the same car, maybe showing a few different cars would help those that have no idea where to start 🙂 love ya Scotty!
@@medbal2989 What's oil? LOL. I drive a Tesla
Scotty, you can almost double your viewer traffic by doing more motor cycle vids.
I want to point out something else that helps maintain the car A/C and costs nothing. And that is, always run the A/C on your car, at least two minutes, once a week, 52 weeks a year! The proof is that in my 2002 Camry owners manual, they say the exact same thing, (and recommend running A/C for at least 30 seconds). Even in winter you should run the A/C (I do it while warming up since the car's cold anyway). Doing this circulates the refrigerant oil to keep the seals wet and lubricated. If you don't do this the internal seals will dry out, and then your A/C is going to conk out and need fixing, sooner not later.
Very true. As I always telling my wife and family
Thank you for this tip!
Thanks!
It's funny the excuses people give you not to do it! lol
Thanks a bunch @tiberius! I will. I have a 2000 Toyota Camry.
Scott please never die, ure like the father I needed in this life, i love you sir.
Y tho
Yes especially when it comes to fixing cars.
Exactly ! He is also very funny i.e. that Hal 3000 insert 😆
Amen to that
Dude real talk 💯 lol
Scotty Kilmer is a national treasure.
Keep it up scotty, thanks
International * learning a lot from him here in Saudi Arabia
We need to hook up Scotty's hands to a generator. Energy crisis solved :)
He's UR dad 😂
Amen.
We need more people like Scotty in this world because then they will care about other people.
We already got Scotty that’s all we need won’t be someone like him and perfect everyone drives a car
Part of that bell curve.
Good people care about others. The wealthy no longer care about anything except accumulating more wealth.
Absolutely. The guy is marvelous.
1. at205 2. Spark plugs 3.coil plugs
Thanks. Didn't wanna watch 25 minutes with the game on.
Thanks man. Didn’t have time to watch this all the way through yesterday.
i guess for diesels it would be 1) at205 2) glowplugs
Heroes don't always wear capes!
…and he said change the synthetic oil at 5,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first.
I like how Scottie doesn't waste his time when he wants to tell us something. Thanks
@@Patrick-yh5yd this isn’t the channel for you then but thanks for stopping by
we change full synthetic oil every 10k miles not every 5k....thats a waste!
in 25 mins crazy
yah!!
@@nitro-ww6sk 10k is nuts unless it's REAL full synthetic and it's 90% highway...or of course it's a new car and you're dumping it at 70-80k.
I had a rear main seal that was leaking very slowly, still leaving drips everywhere though. I added some AT 205 and the bottom of my engine is dry! This stuff really works.
Is that stop leak?
@@sl4983 So far it seems waaaay better than stop leak. 4,000 miles since I used it and not a drip. The AT 205 has the consistency of water. Pretty amazing stuff, IMHO.
@@micahrichey5335 Thank you. I will use AT 205 when I will catch some oil leaks. I own a 2013 Ford Cmax Hybrid SE 110000 m. And 2012 Kia Soul 100000 m. For now, Kia is burning oil.
You are like a kind and generous Dennis Hopper who knows what he's doing with mechanics. Thank you for taking me to school and helping my family have a safer car that lasts longer. God bless you and your family Scotty!
POP QUIZ HOT SHOT!!!! Who makes a better car Toyota or Toyota!!! Lol dennis hopper good one
Toyota sucks!! They only last because the poeple that drive them and there are no high performance parts. Toyota interiors are garage along with their door locks.
@@rmontero3796 You are most certainly entitled to your opinion. If I had unlimited funds I would probably have high-end Italian and German cars from the 1980s with copious amounts of spare parts, a dedicated fuel supply, and a dedicated expert mechanic staff. I agree that the interiors are not as nice as I would like, and I am interested in hearing why you say the door locks are garbage, however I have been very pleased with my 2015 Sienna so far🤑.
@@rmontero3796Most of them certainly aren't interesting, but they are generally very good cars. For someone who doesn't want to spend a lot of money maintaining a car, they're one of the best. For those who really enjoy driving performance vehicles, it's not the brand to go for.
@@rmontero3796 my 2004 Toyota Highlander is the lap of luxury good sir. It is a chariot of the gods, the golden god. I am a golden god
Scotty is gonna need AT-205 to condition his shoulder joint seals
😂😊
Good one!
😂😂😂I wasn’t ready for this one
Is that at O'Reilly?
Lol I turn 48 tomorrow I guarantee I can take down a 30 year old dude no problem as long as he is not a MMA fighter. Now I take advice and pop a oil can or two every night
My Dodge Dakota went 314,000 miles just by showing it Scotty Kilmer videos every week. You were the only reason that it lived so long. You, and Mobil 1 every 5000 miles. Valve seals were a little leaky toward the end, bc it smoked on idle and under closed throttle vacuum. But what's a little smoke among friends. Lubed the top end, lol. It actually still ran when it went to the salvage yard. It just had rusted out too much. "From rust they came, to rust they shall go."
Would have lasted longer if you hadn't used mobil1. Worst oil on the planet
Mine has 231k miles and i change oil about 4-5k. Full synthetic quaker state at Walmart for 22 bucks.
@@nikolawandler9399 why is Mobil1 such a bad oil?
Id also like to know. @@dwightschrute4560
Pure gold Scotty! It's a pleasure to watch you work and diagnose problems. You have a great process and way of going about it.
Hey Scotty. You said the same thing that my NEW mechanic said. Spark plugs are the first thing to look at. Well that didn't happen at the Toyota dealer here in Lufkin, Tx. They told me I had an injector out and wanted $1600 for all six or 800 for the 1. I took it to another mechanic to get the injectors done cheaper, he replaced the spark plugs and all is well for over a year now. You can't even trust the Dealerships anymore! What a world we live in. Thanks for the Great videos!!! I mean you would think that a Toyota dealership would be able to find even a complicated problem. Not really. They couldn't even find a bad spark plug. And I had to wait almost a year to get it to the second mechanic because I had to save up enough money. So The Toyota dealership not only screwed up the diagnosis, they made me unable to drive my 4 runner for almost a year while I saved up money for something I did not need. Times like that make me wish I had become a lawyer :) That would have been a fun case.
I hope you took the bad spark plugs and the report from your mechanic to the dealership that you first went to to get your your diagnostic fee returned to you. and if they don't go on Google and rip them a new one, dealerships depend on Google reviews and if you give them a real bad one and everybody reads it the dealership will probably contact you begging you to take your money back
My brother in law works for dealerships for twenty years. He hates independent mechanics. He is the guy that tries and convince you need to change your headlamp fluid and rotate your radio speakers. So yeah you are right
Why dont you lesr how to work on your cars? And dont ever bring it to the dealer...
@@salvagemonster3612so, hes basically a selfish scumbag..
Dealerships always been overly priced scammers
AT-205 was extremely hard to find in Canada. So when I finally did find it, I bought a case of it! HAHA. I'm assuming due to the popularity of Scotty's channel, there has been an increase in demand for the product, and AT-205 can barely keep up with demand! HAHA. Thanks from Nova Scotia
Where did you find it?
Where did you find it?
I'm glad that you found the at205 God bless Canada 🇨🇦 🙏
Why don’t just order on online delivery to your house
I got it on ebay
I love that Scotty has a Harbor Freight reciprocating saw instead of some expensive dewault or other big brand. Makes you trust that he knows how to save you buck.
Love harbor frieght
God Bless you, Scotty! The BEST of health and happiness to you! For those of us less than knowledgeable about cars and maintenance etc we love you!
Learning how to live life thru Scotty. Thank you for your honesty and keeping us in good shape, both our cars and our wallets!
He's so fun. Love learning little tricks from a seasoned mechanic.
I'd say Scotty is a YEAR AROUND MECHANIC
Lubegard Seal Fixx is the same product (100% Glycol Esters). Lubegard is less expensive as well.
Oil is the life blood of every engine and changing often can help it last over 300,000 miles, I have had 2 vehicles that have lasted over 310,000 miles and changing your oil every 3,000 miles is very important. The cars I had said in the manuals change oil every 5,000 miles, but the oil was way too dirty and smelled very used. So I changed mine every 3,00 miles and the oil looked good but I knew it was breaking down and needed changing. Also a good oil Filter is a must every 3,000 miles.
What if you use a full synthetic? 5000 or 3000 miles
I had a 2000 Taurus that had 416,000 miles on it when it quit running.
@@myronparks3495😅damn
@@thomaslloydcarey Change it yourself for less than 30 bucks full synthetic.
Mobile 1 and a filter cost me about $35.I try for every 4,000 miles. Best $35 you can spend on your car.
ATP 205 is available by home delivery from my local Advance, I paint it on all rubber hoses, cvjoint covers, steering rack covers, and parts to keep them supple. Thanks, Scottie for this tip a while back.
It also fixed my old heavy duty "leaky" 3 ton jack.
dont use it on anything that isn't currently leaking. The fluid works by going inside the seal to swell it but after the product is no longer there it wicks out the seals original moisture causing it to shrink smaller, this doesnt matter on old seals that are already dry but will cause new seals to go out quicker.
@@joey9511 if it rejuvenates rubber how could it dry it out just because it leaks
@@youtubecantsaveallthesnowf8601 how does a promote greater deterioration if it helps the gasket swell back up?
You could periodically liberally spray 303 Protectant throughout engine compartment, I do around every six months.
ATTENTION SCOTTY I love watching and learning I'm 62 now and every time you mention a product or show one I must watch and listen to you about 50 times to find out what it is you say and show it so fast I must go back and fourth over and over to find out what it is. Please slow it down when showing and giving the name of the product THANKS BEST FAN OF YOURS AND LOVE YOU SCOTTY.
In the video settings (it’s a gear looking widget when you scroll over a video) you can slow down video playback speed and rewind the video to whatever time stamp you want.
Scotty, thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise. Watching a master like Scotty is so hard for me because I feel like such a noob, every sentence is packed with wisdom and years of experience. Love your practicality and watching you work!
Don't feel bad, 99% of people on this earth are nooks compared to Scotty. Good thing is we have him and his videos to learn from.
I absolutely love watching Scotty. He's a super mechanic, and he's funny as hell how he talks and also talks with his hands, too.
Appreciate it when scotty recommends items that are in stock and are available to the consumer
Scotty always check the Gap of the spark plugs to get proper spark bought a new set of plugs and they were not gapped to spec.
Scotty I have used so much of your advice and have had excellent results. Thx for sharing your knowledge with us.
Well done Scotty! As ever, you are a rock of sensible automotive sense and I always learn something new from your videos! My own mantra is: get the basics right, do the basics right which means regular oil and filter changes every 10k kms, (more often than the manufacturer's spec), spark plugs every 60k kms and I check all the levels (oil, coolant and brake) and tyres once two weeks. Seems to work for me.
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Scotty may just be the best mechanic on earth. Respect!!
This used to be something I had to specially order... Now they have it stocked at all times at my local auto parts store. Thanks Scotty
Man, we all need a friend, neighbor, or relative like Scotty. 💗
I'm new to this channel but I'm never leaving! I love Scotty so much already! He feels like family ❤ love his no nonsense easy nature and explanations! So happy and grateful for him sharing his knowledge! Never quit Scotty!! We love and appreciate you!!
You're one of my favorite youtubers out there, nicely done Scotty!
I'm sure he's referring to other engines but the 2az-fe has a timing chain. No cam seals. No oil pump seals you literally pull the passenger tire, take the accessories belt off, pull the crank pulley, and the front main seal is right there. Like... RIGHT there. The 2azfe is basically a big lego set. Just a little tip to anyone working on this engine. Love ya scotty. Sorry.
Thx Scotty,for being a giving person. And caring .for helping save money too.I appreciate the time you take to upload these vids.
Scotty, glad to know your still in Rhode Island… i’m over the border in Swansea, Ma… My 04’ Highlander with 268k miles was sitting on the grass for three years due to me several years ago only being able to afford to keep my newer car on the road… well i definitely needed a battery and i couldn’t believe that my Highlander that was idle for three years started up no problem! I was very excited! Looking to put it back on the road asap!
Scotty, you remind of the old Fram oil filter television commercial: The mechanic holds up the filter and says "You can pay me now, or pay me later." Change the oil and filter regularly! Keep up the good work!
Fram had a commercial like that? They literally make the worst oil filters you can buy...
You're the best. You have over 5 million subscribers that's amazing for non-entertainment channel (although you are very entertaining to watch). Keep making these great videos.
As always, thanks for sharing your decades of professional experience with us DIYers, Scotty. With your millions of subscribers, I'm sure a multitude have benefited from your videos. This one was very timely for me.
It's like the head gasket seal - much easier than pulling the engine apprt to change the head gasket . I had really good luck with the old Motor Purr Seal-Up - they also had a transmission seal leak/shifting fix - TransTune and the most popular Motor Honey / which was basically water soluble oil that would lubricate the water pump and devoid the cooling system of rust . Great Products in the 70s and 80s
My last car, a Suzuki SX4 hatchback lasted 345,000 miles. I changed the oil about every 5,000-7,000 miles faithfully. I used all different kinds and weights of oils. The cheapest I could find on sale.
Mr Kilmer you are one of my favorite teachers in this hobby. All your recommendations is what they call "no nonsense".
scotty your channel is one of my favorites. i've learned so much watching all of your videos, and recommend you to all of my friends and family.
Thank you, Scotty. Watching you has made me appreciate the great mechanic I have.
I really love his passion and enthusiasm for and knowledge of automotive technology!! And of course his love for sharing!! I could watch him all day!! Car care is everything!!
I love your historical perspective on cars and the auto industry. I bought a 2019 370Z new and am now hitting about 48k miles. The oil has been changed every 3k miles with a good filter that has filtration media that filters down to very small micron size particles. Additionally, I let the oil temp get up to a suitable level before I load the engine or rev it to higher levels. The result has been that there is no discernable oil consumption on my dipstick at the 3k mile intervals when I service it. I think that my careful and extended break-in also helped in my engine wearing it properly. Scotty is 100% right in his recommendation of good oil maintenance in prolonging the life of your engine.
When I was in the Air Force, any equipment that has an engine in it, the operating manual always says to let it warm to operating temperature before revving it. I follow it to this day for all my vehicles. I notice other people's car, who just starts up & drive off, their engine doesn't purr, but instead makes a rat tat tat noise, like the engine is struggling. Regardless if their vehicle is new or old.
I don't think 48k miles is enough to begin showing issues though... Think they would show up a lot later
@@katdat1399 I think you're right about modern engines, especially the ones made in Japan with their highly automated and accurate machining processes. I read that Nissan expects that the VQ37 engine in this car should go at least 250k miles without problems.
48k is still mint. New lol if you burning oil at 48k you got a fucked up car
@@videomaniac108 i wouldn’t trust it. Nissans have had timing chain problems for over 25 years and have not cared to fix it
🎉you’re one of the few best of the best ! You rock ! Thank you for all you help us with Scotty ! My family We all love you ! ❤
I’m from New England and it’s awesome to see Scotty fixing cars around my way. Death wish being up there during winter though. Lol
Anyone know of a YT personality like Scotty who loves to share his wisdom, but that gives life wisdom, like an old grandfather who you know has been through it and loves to give advice? That is one thing this world (here in the U.S.) is needed, the wisdom and advice from the elderly... but no, we shove them in old folk homes.
Love my Highlander!! 2009 Limited from Japan. The DVD player works and it drives like a dream despite needing a tune up. I put STP gas treatment in it so it's quiet 🤫. 197k miles, it should get to 400k 🤘
Thanks scotty been working on own cars whole life still learn a lot from you!
What Ive learned from watching 6 of your videos today. Definitely jus check the sparkplugs. And replace all of them. I like how you pound in the basics for non-mechanics like myself. Thanks for the good videos!
I'm a professional mechanic. I have been since 2011. You are so correct. I work with a guy (who is also a mechanic) who doesn't take care of his vehicles at all. I take immaculate care of mine. Weekly washing. Fixing every single thing (even cosmetic) that breaks or wears out. I rarely have a problem. He has problems all of the time. Engine oil leaks. Transmission leaks. Flat tires all the time (I check my tire pressure once every two weeks). etc etc etc. These vehicles give you back what you put into them. I just bought a new Subaru WRX as a second (fun) car and am hoping to get a lifetime of fun out of it! I have a 1991 Toyota 4-runner that has EVERYTHING still working on it. I bought it from the original owner that took exceptional care of it. The rear window works, the moonroof, the power windows/locks. the window defroster strips, etc etc. It is a 5 speed manual 4wd with automatic locking front hubs. Yup they still work despite being "notorious for failing". They were serviced regularly by Toyota. It has 395,xxx miles on it now. It had one engine put in it at 28,000 miles by the dealer under warranty. The original owner blew a headgasket (V6 engine) going up a mountain pass in Colorado. I have a 2011 F-150 (5.0L V8 4wd) with 145,xxx miles. The only problem it has ever had was one wire broke going from the body to the driver's door module where they flex inside the rubber tube between the door and body. I have had multiple motorcycles that I have taken great care of. These older motorcycles have taken me all over the country with minimal issues. I buy a factory service manual for these and service them. I had a 2009 Kawasaki KLR and changed the oil every 1,500 miles because that is when it changed color. I kept ethanol free gas in it at all times. Never had a lick of trouble from it. I have a new 2023 Kawasaki KLR and change the oil every 2,000 miles because that is when it changes color (gets dark). I wash the bike, clean & lube the chain, correctly adjust the cam chain tensioner, and keep the tire pressure correct. I hope to also have years of service from it!
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I love this guy! Seriously, his videos and approach teach me so much. Like others have said, the father we never had.
New Subscriber. Just love your style Sir... "just change the oil..etc". I love it! Well put. Beautiful advice. Thank you Scotty.
Respect that you can give straight honest facts and advice.
Scotty, thank you for helping me save money for the past 10 years.
I have used several brands of seal restorer on my old vehicles and tractors all worked pretty well.
Did you use it only once leaks were found or did you use it on motors with no leaks aswell?
@@hellohello8556 why would you fix something that is not broken?
Does it actually make a difference? Never heard of it before but if it actually saves the seals and doesn’t affect the oil I might start using it
The key is old seals it works if they are old and shrunken. I dont think a newer engine needs it.
@@marklinnell7167 You don't want to swell a seal that's in good shape only for cracked and/or shrunken seals.
The pop up pictures are my favorite thing about Scotty’s videos.
That is a great point - it's not just about the money, knowing that every step is done right is worth more, especially when some mechanics/dealerships can't be trusted.
Alternative to adding AT-205 to engine oil as a quick fix for leaks. Start using a "high mileage oil". They have different additives than regular oil that are intended to condition old or lightly worn seals, in the short term. But at the end of the day, a bad seal will need to be replaced.
By the time the vehicle finally arrives at the mechanic for an oil leak issue, it definitely needs to be replaced.
How many miles would be smart to start high mileage? Also change spark plugs preventativly? 100k Acadia
@@user-ie3kk9oq1p now. High mileage oil can be done 75k + and typically plugs are scheduled at 60k miles maximum.
@@user-ie3kk9oq1p I think most high mileage oil recommends 75k or higher. For plugs, refer to your manual or look online to see what it comes with from the factory. Even if you have iridium plugs from the factory, at 100k I would be changing them.
Follow maintenance, that's the key Fix problems early on before they grow Don't drive it like you stole it Big three right there
thanks scotty been working on my stuff my whole life still learn from you!!
Thank you Scotty for helping families for YEARS they way you put us on game, much love!!!!!
Scotty.....you are the encyclopedia of automotive repair/maintenance upkeep. You are the greatest!😊
Thank you Scotty for all your Mechanics 101 information!! You have my "seal" of approval 😂
Scotty you’ve always been my go to guy when it comes to car repairs. My son’s RAV4 has oil seeps (not leaks yet) as you’ve found in this video. I just ordered 2 bottles of AT-205 and will see how well it works on his car of 180,000 some odd miles. I’ll let you know if it works on his Toyota. Thanks for another outstanding video!
How’d it go?
Blue Devil works better , recommend by Popular Mechanics ! Mechanic wanted over , $500.00 to fix my leaking oil seal . $17.00 at AutoZone and a week later no more leak and that was over a year ago . It works great !!! '02 Toyota Sienna with over 215,000 miles on it !
How did it hold up?
Update good sir
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I have a 2003 ram 1500 5.7 just his 400k just full synthetic and general maintenance still runs great 👍
Buckets of common sense delivered with humor & passion. Thanks Scotty from Western Australia.
O god I ran into this guys older videos and seeing him now makes me want to binge all his older videos
I have found that on older cars if you use synthetic oil and have been using conventional, it will start to develop seal leaks.
Scotty is a treasure chest of knowledge and worth his weight in oil!
I only use Lucas engine oil stop leak as it takes forever to work but it works well without more damage to the seals in the long run.
Scotty talks at the equivelant of 1.5-2X the normal person. That man wastes for nothing, every word is efficient and quickly delivered.
I love your channel, I am a manufacturing mechanic and I appreciate your time and honesty..
Scotty I have learned so much from you I really appreciate all your advice and help thank you Scotty!!!
Your tips are incredible and I really wish you were over here in the UK, Scotty. I would be paying you for maintenance lessons. Thank you 😊
Scotty thanks for making all these wonderful videos,you make things very simple to follow and understand.
Great video Scotty, definitely agree on the 5 cylinder comment. Had an inline 5 cylinder Jetta, lots of torque for the displacement, I could pull hills on the freeway in 5th gear.
My harbor freight jack started leaking too, used the at-205 as well worked like a charm, I found it at advanced
Good uncommon sense It used to be common But we have to learn it Again When the student is ready The teacher appears Thankyou Scotty from NZ
This was a great collection of videos. Thank you for compiling these, Scotty.
😄 I was wondering... didn't I heard these stories before? I got it now, collection of previous videos. 🤝
There is a Movie called the GodFather.. Scotty is the GodFather of Mechanic's. 😀 You have done again Scotty!!!
Casablanca was better, cappuccino 😝
love your videos scotty ... entertaining and learning a lot .. thanks from Glasgow .. Scotland 👍
Enjoy your videos Scotty.I was Mr. goodwrench back in 1969.And though the basics are the same,you have kept me up to date.Thanks.
Great video - Fantastic advice. -What a difference between the US and the UK. Our annual MOT (safety test) would not allow any car to go through with faulty ABS and we would have to have it repaired. I'm the same as you as i spent years and years of owning cars and motorbikes without ABS so it really does not bother me. But Cadence braking is something of a mystery to 'youngsters' as they rely on ABS which does not always stop you when you want the car to stop. In the snow you find a lot of cars in ditches because ABS does not stop you as well as cadence braking while going down hill etc - So yes i agree with your comment about ABS and that it does not really matter. But fewer and fewer people have experience of cars without ABS or traction control and even motorcycles have to have ABS fitted and have done for quite a few years or they cant be sold in the UK and Europe. ...
With ABS going down hill don't lock but don't stop either 😮
Mr Kilmer, thanks for everything. I enjoyed the episode when you featured your wife's ES300 - I JUST bought an 01. 114k and incredible shape. Almost perfect. Transmission had an issue but a common one with that Aisin tran and I was sure I knew - if fluid wasn't changed, etc, it would overheat and you'd suddenly lose the ability to upshift and lose reverse, also clunking, etc. It's at my transmission guy, whov verified he shared my suspicion and that it was very fixable. Anyway, I used that knowledge to talk the seller from $3000 to $500 cash. I made a big stink that he had overfilled both transmission and engine, had not serviced the car, and had for some terrible reason only changed 2 sparkplugs. It's at the shop right now. So excited to restore it. It was largely you that taught me all of this. So thank you!!!
So basically you lied to make a good deal for yourself. Trickster huh ? What goes around comes around.
Thanks so much for all the great info you give us....
Every mechanic should be like you Scotty. Respect
Hard to get atp205 in Poland but I hear using an oil for high mileage engines works similarly, it has detergents and also conditions the seals.
I tried it. It didn't fix the seals on my pickup. Waste of money.
Most high mileage oils just have more zinc in them and other additives to smooth out cracks and pits to help it idle and run better. Doesn't do much to the seals
I've got to do my Toyota Carib transmission seal and the seal where the CV arm goes in. The reseal stuff actually worked quite well. I'm in NZ so had to use what was available. Really looking forward to the horribleness. I don't get paid to fix my own car.
Gotta be real with you, a lot of vehicles leak from the axles and what not. It's really not a big deal most of the time and you can easily get away with ignoring it.
@@michaelregalia2539 I agree, but crank seal is likely causing axle seal leak. Can't have oils in the clutch smell. That's what made me decide.
@@michaelregalia2539 I did clutch like 80k,Kms ago and wasn't fun so not keen to have to do it again.
There's at 205 on Trade me. I got a few
am constantly amazed at how difficult it is to do the basic repairs on so many cars with stuff buried in hard to access places ...
In-line engines like a straight 6 have great reputations. My grandfather never stopped talking about a straight 6 he had . The trouble with my old Volvo 240s is that the odometers ALWAYS break at about 87,000. I fixed it twice. Not myself. There's a speedometer repair shop a mile away. Anyway, it's a '76. It was broken when I bought it and I drove the crap out that car and it still ran good when I sold it to a kid for $800. I wish I kept it. I had an 82 and I gave that to a neighbor. Her son broke the headlight so they trashed it. I wanted to trash them. That's....I wish I still had it. A working car is a valuable thing. Now you don't need keys to open the dang door. The car has to think about it for a minute. I'd rather use the key. And a key to start it
I, too, swear by straight 6s. Great engines. Perfectly balanced. Love my BMW 6spd with straight 6. So smooth.
@@stevecariggillio4139 I had a 53 ford delivery panel, straight 6 ran like a sawing machine, 1000's of miles on it. sold it to hippie who promise to maintain it, ran in to him years later, he said that he never done any maintenance on the truck, not even change the oil...😔I still regret salen it.😮💨
I swear this dude could have been a brain surgeon. Probably would've found it easier.
Good info, so thanks for posting. Only problem I had was I got dizzy from all of the quick camera transitions. 😵💫
“Check engine light flashing means something more serious”. Scotty is correct, the specific reason it flashes is unburnt fuel passing through the cat converter. Not ideal as it will destroy the cat if it keeps doing it. Just a coil pack solved the issue on this occasion.
Changed the oil in my truck every 4000 to 6000 miles. At 100,000 made the mistake of taking to the dealer and paying for their big service. Thats when all the issues started, 1st transmission solenoid pack went out 2k miles later, then at 105k went to this Oil Changer place where they used a semi synthetic oil. I have always used Valvoline non synthetic. At 108K started strange rattle clickity clack noise. Took it to a local shop and found that it had spun out a cam bearing. Needless to say took out the engine. So by now you already know that my Truck is a 2012 5.7 Ram 1500.
Even if it can’t be scientifically proven, I try as hard as I can to not drive at all until the engine has warmed up at least a full minute (even on warm days) and minimize short trips where the engine doesn’t get up to full operating temperature. Who knows if it works or not. I also have yet to own a fully brand new car for me to do my own scientific testing on but that’s my semi scientific / superstitious belief
I do this too and my car is 17 years old and running strong for its age
Theirs no need to warm fuel injection engines any longer I do 1 minute as well
Wow. I wish you lived near me. You are a knowledgeable mechanic! Great video!
Dude Scotty you are old school like I am!! I love watching your videos and yes obviously you have helped me sooo much!! Only problem I have is with audi q7 videos!! Not my car but my new wife’s vehicle!! I say get rid of it but I do know you know what to to for maintenance!! Diesel it is yes I know diesel gate but it’s still good but after 5000 bucks paid to fix it up, any maintenance issues will be appreciated!! Love your channel and yes I do watch it religiously!!